Question

Which of these is an inference about black-and-white ruffed lemurs?(1 point) Responses The lemurs need to be protected by the Endangered Species Act. The lemurs need to be protected by the Endangered Species Act. Madagascar needs to be reforested in order to create more habitat for the lemurs. Madagascar needs to be reforested in order to create more habitat for the lemurs. Protecting the lemurs will create economic hardship for people who rely on logging for income. Protecting the lemurs will create economic hardship for people who rely on logging for income. Lemur populations will continue to decline if they are not protected. Lemur populations will continue to decline if they are not protected.

Answer 1

An inference about black-and-white ruffed lemurs among the options provided would be: "Lemur populations will continue to decline if they are not protected."

This statement makes a conclusion based on the premise that without protection, the populations are at risk, which reflects an inferred understanding of conservation needs.